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CLM CORNER CLM Crossword Puzzle - ABA Rules of Conduct By Carolyn Smallwood 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 6 4 5 7 8 5 7 4 5 6 11 13 9 10 8 12 9 8 10 14 11 13 15 16 17 17 18 19 20 21 22 Across 2. 10. 15. 16. 17. 19. 20. 21. 22. Rule 2.1 In rendering advice, a lawyer may refer to moral, economic, social and political factors, that may be relevant to the client’s situation (True/False). Rule 1.15 Complete records of such trust account funds and other property shall be kept by the lawyer and shall be preserved for a period of how long after termination of the representation. (2 Words) Rule 2.3 A lawyer may provide this of a matter affecting a client for the use of someone other than the client if the lawyer reasonably believes that making it is compatible with other aspects of the lawyer’s relationship with the client. Rule 1.1 A Lawyer shall provide this that requires the legal knowledge, skill, thoroughness and preparation reasonably necessary for the representation. (2 Words) Rule 1.2 A Lawyer may limit this if the limitation is reasonable under the circumstances and the client gives informed consent. (3 Words) Rule 1.8 A lawyer may aquire this in the cause of action or subject matter of litigation the lawyer is conducting for a client to secure the lawyer’s fee or expenses. Rule 5.4 A lawyer may share court-awarded legal fees with a nonprofit organization that employed, retained or recommended employment of the lawyer in the matter (True/False). Rule 1.16 A lawyer shall withdraw from the representation of a client if the representation will result in an unreasonable financial burden on the lawyer or has been rendered unreasonably difficult by the client (True or False). Rule 1.4 A Lawyer shall promptly comply with reasonable requests from the client for this Down 1. 3. 20 Rule 7.2 A lawyer may not advertise services through written, recorded or electronic communication, including public media (True/False). Rule 5.1 A lawyer who possesses managerial authority in a law firm, shall make reasonable efforts to ensure that the firm has in effect measures giving reasonable assurance that all lawyers in the firm conform to (4 Words) 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 11. 12. 13. 14. 18. Rule 1.9 A lawyer who has formerly represented a client in a matter shall not thereafter represent another person in the same or a substantially related matter in which that person’s interests are this to the interests of the former client. (2 Words) Rule 1.3 A Lawyer shall act with this and promptness in representing a client. (2 Words) Rule 7.5 The name of a lawyer holding this shall not be used in the name of a law firm, or in communications on its behalf, during any substantial period in which the lawyer is not actively and regularly practicing with the firm. (3 Words) Rule 6.1 Every lawyer has a professional responsibility to provide legal services to those unable to pay and should aspire to render at least how many hours of pro bono publico legal services per year. Rule 7.6 A lawyer or law firm shall not accept a government legal engagement or an appointment by a judge if the lawyer or law firm makes or solicits this for the purpose of obtaining or being considered for that type of legal engagement or appointment (3 Words) Rule 1.6 A lawyer shall make this to prevent the inadvertent or unauthorized disclosure of, or unauthorized access to, information relating to the representation of a client. (2 Words) Rule 3.2 A lawyer shall make reasonable efforts to do this with litigation consistent with the interests of the client. Rule 2.4 A lawyer serves as this when the lawyer assists two or more persons who are not clients of the lawyer to reach a resolution of a dispute or other matter that has arisen between them. (2 Words) Rule 1.7 A lawyer may represent a client with a concurrent conflict of interest if each affected client gives this confirmed in writing. (2 Words) Rule 1.18 A person who consults with a lawyer about the possibility of forming a client-lawyer relationship with respect to a matter is a (2 Words) Rule 1.5 A Lawyer may charge a contingent fee based on securing a divorce, amount of alimony, support or property settlement (True or False) Answers on page 33 Greater Los Angeles Leadership Exchange

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Leadership Exchange - April/May 2013

Leadership Exchange - April/May 2013
Table of Contents
President’s Message
Editor’s Message
Monthly Calendars
2013 Event Calendar
ALA Webinars
ALA Social Media
Community Connection News
Diversity Upfront
The I-9 Gets a Make-Over
ALA Management Encyclopedia
Accept the Challenge to Become a Green Lawyer
CLM Corner / Crossword Puzzle
CLM Study Session
CLM - Steve Wingert
GLA Making News
Volunteer of Year
Annual Chapter Meeting
A Law Firm's Marketing Success Story
GLA ALA Essay Contest
March Luncheon Recap
CLM Crossword Puzzle Answers
Member/BP Mixer Recap
Board of Directors
Region 6 Officers
Board Update
Board Crossover Meeting
Does Your Law Firm's Technology Meet Ethical Requirements?
Coach’s Corner
ALA Past President's Reception
New Members & Member Updates
Members In Transition
2013 Compensation and Benefits Survey
Business Partner Spotlight
"Green" Ideas

Leadership Exchange - April/May 2013